Female Name
Nadzeya
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
hope
word names
Writing Systems
НадзеяBelarusian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
67/100
Meaning & Etymology
The name Nadzeya is the Belarusian cognate of Nadezhda, derived from the Belarusian word meaning 'hope'. It shares its roots with the Slavic name Nadezhda, which also means 'hope'. The name is a translation of the Greek name Ἐλπίς (Elpis), which carries the same meaning. In Belarusian, the name is written as Надзея (Łacinka: Nadzieja), reflecting its cultural and linguistic heritage.
Etymology
Original Form:
Nadezhda
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Old Slavic word for 'hope', which was preserved in Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Russian. Over time, it adapted into various Slavic languages, including Belarusian as Nadzeya.
Source:
Slavic languages, Greek (Ἐλπίς)